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Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Hospital Rehabilitation Travel Job in Mendota, Illinois

Explore a 13-week Physical Therapist travel job in Mendota, Illinois, providing outpatient rehabilitation and helping patients restore mobility and independence.

Join an on-site rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist in Mendota, Illinois. This travel assignment offers the opportunity to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients improve their mobility and functional independence in an outpatient physical rehabilitation setting. Mendota provides a welcoming small-town community with convenient access to the surrounding Illinois region, making it an appealing location for professionals seeking meaningful clinical work and a comfortable pace of life.

Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,430
• Location: Mendota, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: On-site outpatient physical rehabilitation
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 4, 2027
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Documentation System: Epic

Physical Therapist Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy preferred or required for clinicians licensed after 2016; clinicians licensed before 2016 may qualify under applicable grandfathering provisions
• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to practice while completing the state licensure process
• BLS or CPR certification, completed within 90 days of hire if not currently held
• Valid state driver's license
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

Physical Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical and functional abilities through comprehensive examinations
• Establish measurable therapy goals and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, patient responses, and progress accurately in Epic
• Communicate patient status and care recommendations with families and other members of the treatment team
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to address barriers to patient progress
• Provide guidance and support to therapy assistants and technicians when needed

Apply now for this Physical Therapist travel opportunity and join an outpatient rehabilitation team in Mendota, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.